diff --git a/cortex/manage_passwords.py b/cortex/manage_passwords.py
index 45d3428..04eb34e 100644
--- a/cortex/manage_passwords.py
+++ b/cortex/manage_passwords.py
@@ -163,8 +163,9 @@ def cmd_google_add(args):
     # Ensure the user directory exists
     (settings.home_root() / username).mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
 
-    # Store email; google_sub will be filled in on first sign-in
+    # Store in auth.json (google_sub filled in on first sign-in) + profile.json (for invites)
     link_google(username, sub="", email=email)
+    set_email(username, email)
     print(f"Google sign-in registered for {username!r}: {email}")
     print(f"They can now sign in at {settings.cortex_base_url}/login using that Google account.")